Georgia DNR law enforcement reminds boaters of social distancing

“The photo is a good example of social distancing by several boaters on a sandbar at Lake Oconee today. Please do the right thing and help stop the spread of this terrible virus.” (Georgia DNR, Law Enforcement Division)

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – State law enforcement officials are reminding boaters to practice social distancing amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

According to the Law Enforcement Divison of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), game wardens had to disperse several groups on waterways Sunday.

News 3 received some alleged reports of large groups on local islands, including St. Catherine’s Island in Liberty County and Wassaw Island in Chatham County.